Sr. Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation Control Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Robotics
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
About the RoleThe Systems Effectors:
Processing, Guidance & Control Center is responsible for algorithm development including Guidance, Navigation, and Control; radio frequency (RF) and electro‑optical/infrared (EO‑IR) Signal Processing (SP); and missile‑ and sensor‑level Modeling and Simulation for Raytheon's broad portfolio. In this role you will be a Sr. Systems Engineer – Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer in Tucson, AZ, responsible for the design, implementation, and integration of embedded software algorithms that support tactical embedded software, firmware, and integrated flight software for missile programs.
You Will Do
- Development, integration, and testing of embedded tactical missile flight code
- Definition and execution of system‑level performance studies and analyses to inform the development and integration of new capabilities, refinement of existing capability, or to address obsolescence
- Work within an agile framework to lead development of backlogs, plans, and metrics
- Provide experience and guidance to help the program train new engineers and execute efficiently and effectively
- Support missile performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments with expected system disturbances
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience
- Engineering experience in missile system applications to include at least one of the following:
- Digital and/or modern control systems
- Dynamics
- Kalman filter design
- Monte Carlo analysis
- Development and/or simulation of physical systems
- Signal processing
- Verification and validation
- System‑level performance assessments
- GPS/INS navigation systems, sensors, and algorithms
- Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) systems for navigation in GPS‑degraded environments
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or Object‑Oriented design
- Experience managing or leading others in a technical and/or functional capacity within an engineering environment
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Interim Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date, with the ability to obtain program access thereafter. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Active and current Secret or above level Security Clearance
- Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree with 5 or more years of GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal leadership regarding matters of importance
- Ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities with overlapping deadlines in an Agile environment
- Experience with and demonstrable achievement in systems engineering principles with regards to product development
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. - Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance is available for this position
- Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. - This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ: ,-az-location
Salary range for this role is $82,000 USD – $164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a…
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